Special thanks goes out to HRU’s event sponsorship committee members: Amy Royal, Royal P.C., Daniel Flynn, United Bank, Kate Campiti, BusinessWest, Chet Wojcik, Alliance Medical Gas and Taryn Siciliano, HUB International and to all of our employer partners, friends, volunteers, members and staff for all of your support!

Donna Sorensen is this year’s recipient. Her career started at Elm House and subsequently at other Brien center programs. Currently Donna’s involvement at the local clubhouse, Berkshire Pathways, allows her to work with members on, as she says “what they can do instead of what they can’t do”. Her positive thinking and patience has impacted many individuals throughout her career. She sincerely cares about the members at Berkshire Pathways and treats them as equals. She is a staunch advocate for all affected by mental illness. She truly embodies all that clubhouses stand for: the idea that everyone continues to grow and that someone’s mental illness is not who they are. They are individuals who can overcome any barrier and accomplish whatever they want. Berkshire Pathways is lucky to have her.

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On Tuesday, March 29, 2016, Price Rite was one of 28 companies honored at the Statehouse in Boston for choosing to diversify their workforce by employing residents of the Commonwealth, who have mental illness, with the support of Clubhouse employment and recovery centers, funded by the Department of Mental Health (DMH).

The event, organized by the Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition (MCC), a non-profit organization, took place in the Great Hall. Alda Coelho from State Representative Angelo Puppolo’s office presented the award to Price Rite, Boston Road, Springfield for being an excellent employer. Price Rite has partnered with Lighthouse for over 4 years and currently employs 5 clubhouse members and also reaches out to Lighthouse regularly when the store has a need for additional staff. The management of Price Rite have said that Lighthouse provides quality, dedicated employees and that clubhouse staff are a pleasure to work with, responding quickly with good candidates to fill their staffing needs.

Lighthouse, a program of Human Resources Unlimited, Inc., is providing support to over 260 members annually as they work to re-gain their footing and gain employment, complete their education and live successfully in the community with support.

Employers were selected for recognition because they have done an exceptional job in creating a welcoming and diverse workforce. DMH funded Clubhouses serve over 7,000 residents of the Commonwealth annually, providing services designed to help “members” all of whom have mental illness, live successfully in the community, gaining a welcoming, productive place to come to during the day, and assistance in gaining employment, an education, housing, dual recovery, peer and wellness supports.

On Tuesday, March 29, 2016, The Department of Mental Health-Northampton Area Office was one of 28 companies honored at the Statehouse in Boston for choosing to diversify their workforce by employing residents of the Commonwealth, who have mental illness, with the support of Clubhouse employment and recovery centers, funded by the Department of Mental Health (DMH).

The event, organized by the Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition (MCC), a non-profit organization, took place in the Great Hall. State Representative Ellen Story presented the award to Carol Pacinella and The Department of Mental Health Northampton Area Office for their excellence as employers of clubhouse members. DMH Northampton Area Office currently employs 2 clubhouse members as receptionists. Their team has been very supportive and enthusiastic employers, and they truly understand the process of recovering from mental illness. Human Resources Unlimited, which operates Star Light Center, counts on business leaders like Ms. Pacinella and her team, to provide employment opportunities to those working on their recovery and are thankful for their leadership in helping so many on their journey.

Star Light Center, a service of Human Resources Unlimited, Inc., is providing support to over 200 members annually as they work to re-gain their footing and gain employment, complete their education and live successfully in the community with support.

Employers were selected for recognition because they have done an exceptional job in creating a welcoming and diverse workforce. DMH funded Clubhouses serve over 7,000 residents of the Commonwealth annually, providing services designed to help “members” all of whom have mental illness, live successfully in the community, gaining a welcoming, productive place to come to during the day, and assistance in gaining employment, an education, housing, dual recovery, peer and wellness supports.

On Tuesday, March 29, 2016, Friendly’s of the Westfield Shops was one of 28 companies honored at the Statehouse in Boston for choosing to diversify their workforce by employing residents of the Commonwealth, who have mental illness, with the support of Clubhouse employment and recovery centers, funded by the Department of Mental Health (DMH).

The event, organized by the Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition (MCC), a non-profit organization, took place in the Great Hall. Chris Power from Senator Donald Humason’s office presented the award to Friendly’s of the Westfield Shops for being an excellent employer. Forum House has built a strong partnership with Friendly’s, and the store currently employs 2 clubhouse members. Store Manager Mario Scorza has been so pleased with those he has hired that he is talking with Forum House about the possibility of hiring additional members when the weather gets warmer. Mr. Scorza has also joined the Forum House Advisory Board which helps to expand opportunities and connect the clubhouse more deeply in our community.

Forum House, a program of Human Resources Unlimited, Inc., is providing support to over 180 members annually as they work to re-gain their footing and gain employment, complete their education and live successfully in the community with support.

Employers were selected for recognition because they have done an exceptional job in creating a welcoming and diverse workforce. DMH funded Clubhouses serve over 7,000 residents of the Commonwealth annually, providing services designed to help “members” all of whom have mental illness, live successfully in the community, gaining a welcoming, productive place to come to during the day, and assistance in gaining employment, an education, housing, dual recovery, peer and wellness supports.

On Tuesday, March 29, 2016, Big Y Foods of Great Barrington was one of 28 companies honored at the Statehouse in Boston for choosing to diversify their workforce by employing residents of the Commonwealth, who have mental illness, with the support of Clubhouse employment and recovery centers, funded by the Department of Mental Health (DMH).

The event, organized by the Massachusetts Clubhouse Coalition (MCC), a non-profit organization, took place in the Great Hall. Senator Benjamin Downing presented the award to Big Y Foods of Great Barrington for being an excellent employer. Berkshire Pathways has built a strong partnership with Big Y Foods of Great Barrington over the last year, and the store currently employs 2 clubhouse members. Big Y Foods has been tremendously supportive of clubhouse members and as employers, the company promotes respect, hard work and team spirit.

Berkshire Pathways, a program of Human Resources Unlimited, Inc., is providing support to over 100 members annually as they work to re-gain their footing and gain employment, complete their education and live successfully in the community with support.

Employers were selected for recognition because they have done an exceptional job in creating a welcoming and diverse workforce. DMH funded Clubhouses serve over 7,000 residents of the Commonwealth annually, providing services designed to help “members” all of whom have mental illness, live successfully in the community, gaining a welcoming, productive place to come to during the day, and assistance in gaining employment, an education, housing, dual recovery, peer and wellness supports.